Find Your Child Care Type
This table shows you the basics about child care options in Oregon so you know what questions to ask and where your type of care fits best.
This table shows you the basics about child care options in Oregon so you know what questions to ask and where your type of care fits best.
Child Care Type | License Exempt | Licensed | |||
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Recorded Programs | Regulated Subsidy Provider | Registered Family Child Care | Certified Family Child Care | Certified Child Care Center | |
What are the care options? | Preschool programs that operate four hours or less per day and school-age programs that aren’t required to be licensed. | Providers eligible for state subsidy reimbursement, but are not required to be licensed. Includes family, friends and some program with limited hours. | Home-based child care program with up to 10 children. | Home-based child care program with up to 16 children. | Center-based child care program with number of children determined by floor space and number of staff. |
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Which are eligible to accept subsidy dollars? | No. Unless programs meet requirements for regulated subsidy. | ![]() |
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Which are licensed? | No. These programs are recorded with the State. | No. | ![]()
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Which are eligible for quality ratings? | No. | No. | ![]()
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